Pima County JTED students receive wildland fire training

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A smaller group works with a wildland firefighter.

A smaller group works with a wildland firefighter.

  Forty-one students involved in the Pima County Joint Technical Education District (JTED) Fire Service Program participated in an interagency wildland fire training exercise in Catalina on Sunday, Feb. 28. The training was held at the former Catalina Mountain School campus area off of Oracle Rd. The training was hosted by the U.S. Forest Service, Arizona State Forestry and Golder Ranch Fire District.

  The exercise simulated a live fire incident and included training in engine operations, deploying shelters, and hand line construction. The JTED students received the hands on training, working with and instructed by agencies that will be responding to wildland fires in southern Arizona this fire season.

  JTED student Amanda from Tucson said of the Fire Service Program, “I really like it a lot.” She said that when she turns 18 she will be able to test for firefighter.

  The Fire Service Program is one of the more popular programs offered by the Pima County JTED. The program takes students from their classroom to the work force.

  The Mammoth-San Manuel School District is part of the Pima County JTED district and students from the district are able to take the classes tuition free. The program is open to high school juniors and seniors only.   For more information, visit the JTED website here. You may also call JTED for more information: Amy Maklin, counselor at JTED Master Pieces site (520) 352-5833 or check with your school counselor.

Working the "fire."

Working the “fire.”

Wildland fire training.

Wildland fire training.

Heading out to the "fire" area.

Heading out to the “fire” area.

Students receive instruction from wildland firefighters.

Students receive instruction from wildland firefighters.

John Hernandez (785 Posts)

John Hernandez lives in Oracle. He is retired and enjoys writing and traveling. He is active in the Oracle Historical Society. He covers numerous public events, researches historical features and writes business/artist profiles.


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